How far is Amherst, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Jamaica is 301.69 miles (485.52 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, NY to Jamaica, NY is 301.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 49 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Amherst to Jamaica with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 412.32 miles (663.56 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Jamaica will take approximately 06 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City. It is known for its large Jamaican population, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning and the Baisley Pond Park.
| Population | 216866 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°41'29"N 73°48'20"W |
| Latitude | 40.6914900 |
| Longitude | -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jamaica: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695,40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Jamaica
The distance between Amherst and Jamaica is 664 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Jamaica. The current time is 08:06:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 55.08 liters (14.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Jamaica is $54.76 (diesel $68.3).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $54.76 | $62.1 | $67.57 | $68.3 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
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